Besides the matches, the foreigners and the excitement that has completely gripped our country, the national pride and unity is the greatest part of the 2010 World Cup.
Everyone, from the president of the country to the lady that cleans and sweeps for a living (pictured left) is feeling the gees and has welcomed the world with open arms. And so what that Bafana is the first host nation to be knocked out in the first round...they still whipped the asses of the frogs...and the whole nation remains proud of our national team.
Jonathan Jansen recently wrote a column on the seven reasons why the World Cup has been a success in South Africa. And the most important reason of them all is that this has been so much more than football for South Africans. It's about an opportunity for the entire country to get together and showcase our diversity of culture, language, food and scenery - plus the vuvuzelas - to the world.
And with just a few days left of the football spectacle, we have certainly succeeded.
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